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2023-24 English Premier League

Arsenal rout Chelsea 5-0 to keep up title charge

Ruthless Arsenal threw down the gauntlet in the Premier League title race with a 5-0 thrashing of London rivals Chelsea to roar three points clear at the top of the table on Tuesday.

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    FA CUP REACTION

    Ten Hag: Reaction to Utd FA Cup win 'a disgrace'

    Erik ten Hag has branded the negative reaction to Manchester United reaching a second successive FA Cup final as "a disgrace."

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    'Disgrace!'- Ten Hag hits back at FA Cup semifinal criticism

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    EUROPEAN FOOTBALL

    European Team of the Week: Goretzka, Gakpo, Olise impress

    ESPN and WhoScored bring you the best players from Europe's top five leagues from the latest round of action.

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    A-LEAGUES

    Proud and courageous: Leigh Broxham calls time on his career

    When it comes to devotion, loyalty, and determination -- to the soul of Melbourne Victory -- there are few more representative than Leigh Broxham. The A-League Men's games record holder spoke exclusively with ESPN about his retirement.

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    Rare TV appearance for ALW a reminder of inequality

    A rare return to a TV spot, and all its associated perks, for the A-League Women has provided a reminder that while this season has been one of tremendous growth, there is still some catching up to do.

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    MARCOTTI'S MUSINGS

    Madrid's depth (again) too much for Barca, Man United's nervy win, more: Marcotti recaps the weekend

    Real Madrid's athleticism and depth again made the difference against Barcelona. Plus: Why Man United's win over Coventry feels like a defeat, as Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.

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    TEN HAG IS A HOT TOPIC

    Laurens: Man United managed Coventry game 'like an under-15 team'

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    Why is Erik ten Hag still in charge of Manchester United?

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    TRANSFER TALK

    Transfer Talk: De Jong to Bayern could hinge on salary

    Bayern Munich could get Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona if they can agree on his salary demands. Transfer Talk is with the latest.

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    • The Far Post Podcast

      Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, Samantha Lewis and Marissa Lordanic as they dissect another big week in women's football.

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    • The story of Jean-Pierre and Bernardette Adams

      When complications from routine knee surgery left PSG and France defender Jean-Pierre Adams in a coma in 1982, his wife Bernadette refused to let go.

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    • Barcelona's next golden generation

      Amid a financial crisis, Barcelona's young players have rescued the team on several occasions times this season. But who are they?

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    • The battle to sign young American players

      Americans are making an impression on the global game, and Europe's biggest clubs are now rivaling MLS for the country's most gifted young players.

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    • Battle of the Leagues: The final!

      Who will be crowned champions of ESPN's Battle of the Leagues, presented by EA Sports FIFA 22? Will Ligue 1 or the Premier League reign supreme?

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    • Messi at Barcelona: The ultimate history

      The unthinkable happened: Lionel Messi left Barcelona. But as this interactive timeline shows, he will be known as the club's greatest-ever player.

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